#oligohydramnios

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Low Amniotic Fluid: How Ultrasound Helps Diagnose? - The Pearl Diagnostics

Low amniotic fluid, also known as oligohydramnios, is a pregnancy condition where the fluid surrounding the baby becomes lower than normal.

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Explore the meaning of high-risk pregnancy. Understand the factors and care needed for a healthy pregnancy journey. Learn about High Risk Pregnancy.

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Introduction to High-Risk Pregnancy- What Does It Mean

Pregnancy can indeed be a joyous time, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Expectant mothers need to take care of themselves and their unborn babies. However, for some women, their pregnancy is considered high-risk.What is a high-risk pregnancy? It means the mother has an increased chance of experiencing complications during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and even after birth. Understanding this can help expectant mothers plan accordingly.Factors that contribute to high-risk pregnancy can vary from woman to woman. Some common factors include age, weight, medical history, and lifestyle choices. Awareness of these factors can help women make informed choices during this crucial time.So, let's dive deeper and understand what medical conditions can cause high-risk pregnancies and how to reduce the risks.So, let's get started!High Risk Pregnancy: Quick Overview!Pregnancy is a unique and beautiful journey, but it has challenges. As the name suggests, a high-risk pregnancy involves a higher likelihood of complications than a typical pregnancy. These complications can arise due to various factors, such as pre-existing medical conditions, age, or a history of pregnancy-related issues. Let's explore some common aspects that can categorize a pregnancy as high-risk.Factors that Contribute to High-Risk Pregnancy!Age is one of the factors that contribute to high-risk pregnancy. Women older than 35 are at increased risk. Other factors include Pre-existing medical conditions, Multiple pregnancies, substance abuse, and more.According to the insights, high-risk pregnancies accounted for 11.5% of all pregnancies, whereas moderate pregnancies accounted for 21.6%. 33.1% of pregnancies overall had high or medium risk.Pregnancy brings a lot of physical changes in a woman's body, making it more vulnerable to certain medical conditions. Some medical conditions that can cause high-risk pregnancy include hypertension, gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia.1. HypertensionHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the mother's blood pressure is higher than the ideal range. Hypertension can lead to complications such as preterm labor, low birth weight...2. Gestational DiabetesGestational diabetes is a condition that can really affects pregnant women who didn't have diabetes before pregnancy. It indeed leads to high blood sugar levels, which can indeed cause complications such as preterm labor, macrosomia or a giant baby, and respiratory distress syndrome.3. PreeclampsiaPreeclampsia is a condition that affects pregnant women after 20 weeks of gestation. It leads to high blood pressure and damage to organs like the kidneys and liver. Preeclampsia can cause complications such as preterm delivery, low birth weight, and long-term health problems for both the mother and the baby.

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The loss of baby Asher- By:Emily Rose Mullin

I need to get this out, I need to tell my story in hopes it will aid in my grieving process. At…

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33 Weeks...

I don't think I remembered to update on here the other day, so I might as well do it now. 

I took babychips with me to my ultrasound on Wednesday. Usually I dread these things, but with her with me, it wasn't so scary. Anyway, the NST was a bit bumpy, but only because Scarlett was moving around too much! It was the good kind of problem to have. It was a bit hard to keep a steady reading on her, but that didn't seem to bother Dr. P too much.

Then it was time for the ultrasound, and I was so happy we had my favorite U/S tech, Amber. She's the lead there, and is always very honest, but in a positive way. We chatted, and then when she came back, she brought Dr. P in with her, which almost made me pee my pants, because I only usually see him if something is wrong, or if they're going to admit me.  However, this was a good visit! It turns out he just wanted to stop by and say hi, and to let me know he was happy with how her vitals had been lately. He thanked me to staying tough and doing my part, and said he was happy we were still chugging along. He has been working very hard to keep her in there as long as possible. I remember when they admitted me in early November at 26 weeks, he really fought to keep her in there. We were talking about it today, and he admitted that if we had been forced to deliver her then, she would have had practically no chance of survival. He is much more optimistic about her chances now.  The best piece of news though, other than that her breathing looked good on the monitor, was that he thinks we might be able to go 39 weeks! I am elated! Though he can't guarantee anything, if her vitals stay this way and nothing unexpected causes us to believe otherwise, she might have a great chance of going full term, and hopefully having lungs that are able to function! Now, it's just a hope of ours, but seems much more likely of becoming a reality than it was just a few nightmarish weeks ago.

Anyway, that's what's going on. Dr. P doesn't need to see me until next week, so I get a little reprieve. I'm really hoping we get to 39 weeks, and most of all, that her little lungs are working.

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Nurse's notes: Amniotic fluid

Amniotic Fluid

Provides a cushion for the baby.

Regulates the baby's temperature.

Allows for fetal movement = musculoskeletal dev't.

Prevents cord compression

Amniotic Fluid index is an ultrasound procedure used to assess the amount of amniotic fluid. (Normal: 12-15cm at 28-40 weeks AOG). NOT Amniocentesis.

Oligohydramnios (too little fluid,  5-6cm): Fetal kidney defect, in where the baby's kidneys doesn't produce enough pee, which lessens the amount of amniotic fluid (pee is a component of amniotic fluid). Since the baby's floating in too little fluid and there's lesser space to move, there is a risk of compressing the umbilical cord and musculoskeletal problems.

Polyhydramnios (too much amniotic fluid, >24cm): Fetal gastrointestinal abnormalities such as esophageal atresia, facial cleft, and tracheoesophageal fistula hampers the baby's ability to swallow the amniotic fluid, leaving too much amniotic fluid in the sac (The baby normally swallows 400ml of amniotic fluid daily).